Starbucks shareholders push to oust board members over stalled union talks

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Michael SainatoMarch 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Several Starbucks shareholders are advocating against the re-election of board members Jørgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford at the company's annual shareholder meeting on March 25th. These shareholders, including SOC Investment Group and Trillium Asset Management, cite the stalled union negotiations as the primary reason for their opposition. They believe Knudstorp and Ford have contributed to the ongoing labor dispute between Starbucks and its unionizing employees. The shareholders have collectively written a letter urging others to vote against the re-election of these two board members. Their aim is to prompt a change in the company's approach to union talks.

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Key Player Opposition Context

New York state 50% New York City 50% Trillium Asset Management 60% SOC Investment Group 60% Merseyside Pension Fund 60% Shareholder Association for Research and Education 60% Beth Ford ×280% Jørgen Vig Knudstorp ×280% Starbucks ×4100%

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union drive 90% starbucks 80% shareholders 70% board members 70% labor dispute 60% jørgen vig knudstorp 50% beth ford 50% re-election 50% soc investment group 40%

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